New Delhi- Former Congress MP and Dalit leader Udit Raj has strongly criticized the BJP's recent educational promises as mere election rhetoric. "The cost of education is rising, and you offer just one thousand rupees. This is just an election slogan," Raj stated, responding to BJP's pledges to provide free education from kindergarten through post-graduation for underprivileged students, along with a monthly stipend for SC students and support for competitive exam aspirants.

The Congress leader also took aim at AAP's governance in Delhi, particularly questioning the timing of their welfare promises for the Dhobi community. "Why wasn't this done earlier?" he challenged, pointing out unfulfilled commitments to the Balmiki community. "They had promised to build 500 schools and open 20 colleges, but not a single school or college has been built. Similarly, this too will remain unfulfilled," Raj asserted.

The political discourse heated up as former Union Minister Anurag Thakur unveiled Part II of BJP's Sankalp Patra, which included these educational initiatives. Meanwhile, Raj accused the AAP of attempting to create communal division, stating, "They are trying to pit Hindus against Muslims to distract the public from the main issues. It's a war of words, and they want to keep people divided." The announcements come amid intensifying political competition ahead of the upcoming Assembly elections.